Murray State University vs Western Kentucky University

Murray State University

Regional public university in western Kentucky with accessible admissions and strength in agricultural and life sciences.

Public university in Bowling Green with open admissions, 16,759 students, and a focus on business and professional programs.

Comparison chart between Murray State University and Western Kentucky University raw data
Metric	Murray State University	Western Kentucky University
Acceptance Rate	86.2%	97%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	26	20
Annual In-State Tuition	$8,604	$11,652
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$18,540	$27,000
Endowment (End of Year)	$202,989,950	$173,626,349
Room and Board	$11,112	$12,582
SAT Math 75th Percentile	590	490
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	600	520
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$19,716	$24,234
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$29,652	$39,582
Total Student Enrollment	9,841	16,759